About Funk'N'Soul Function Band

The band have to be one of the best acts and shows we've had in for a few yrs. They'll be back for sure. The audience danced all night long!

This Professionally Tight Corporate, Weddings, Concerts and Functions Band are Outstanding, Interactive and Highly Energetic! Perfect for those very special occasions and theatre tours, where only the best will do! They are made up of hand picked musicians from only the UK's finest. They are typically an 8, 9, 10 or 12 piece band who augment up to a 17 Piece swing band. The band travel throughout the UK and Europe and hold 5000 musical arrangements spanning 8 decades. No other covers band can say that! LMM Soul'N'Funk, are something truly special. Don't settle for anything less.
The music is expertly written with precision as the originals. Your guests will be on the dance floor all night long. That's a promise! The band are in their 10th year. However, they have regularly worked together for many years perfecting their crafts on various engagements with other orchestras and bands at some truly highly prestigious venues like The Albert Hall and Symphony Hall. We don't like to name drop but.... some of our band members have worked alongside the likes of Jamiroquai, Prince, Gary Barlow, Take That, Shirley Bassey, The Temptations, Four Tops, The Specials, The Drifters and The Stylistics to name a few. Feel free to enquire for your next event. They consider nowhere too far to entertain their clients.
Their full entertainment package includes live band, lights, sound engineer and DJ service. The band want your event to an outstanding success and have people still talking about it years from now. Look No further than 'Funk'N'Soul Function Band'.
Specialities:
Expertly qualified and first class musicians for corporate & business functions, weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, celebrations and theatre shows. Many of our band members have worked with various artists and celebrities, West End Shows and Top bands worldwide, including; X-Factor stars Marcus Collins and Charlie Healy. The Drifters, The Four Tops, Buddy Greco, Shirley Bassey, The Temptations and The Stylistics to The Specials, The Monkees, Jamiroquai, Prince, Gary Barlow and Take That. To name just a few...
Performing only the best of Motown, Disco, Funk, Soul and Pop classics. Listen & boogie on down to some funky sounds with a lot of soul. This band look and play their part to the fullest. They outshine themselves! Checkout some of our setlists.
Need some background Jazz? A Trio or Quartet as an addition to your reception or event? Have it with/without a swing singer. No problem. Save yourself a lot of money with additional band hire. Just ask us!

Song list

Song Lists:

FUNK ‘N’ SOUL SET LISTS – DON’T SEE YOUR FAVOURITE? JUST ASK!

Below are just a selection of songs the band regularly perform. We have a vast library of 5000 arrangements. If there are some songs in our repertoire that are an absolute must! (or any that you’d like us to avoid!) Please let us know your preferences in advance & we’ll do our best to tailor the set for you. Please bare in mind some of these songs require a female vocalist. We can provide this for you. Please ask when booking.

Celebration – Car Wash – Ain’t No Stopping Us Now – Disco Inferno – Got To Be Real – You To Me Are Everything – Love Train – Blame It On The Boogie – Jungle Boogie – That’s The Way I like It – ABC – You Should Be Dancin’ – Get Down On It – Lady Marmalade – Le Chic – Got To Be Real – Upside Down – We Are Family

Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Superstition – I Wish – Easy – Sir Duke – For Once In My Life – All Night Long – You Are The Sunshine Of My Life –

* SWING

Please ask about our backing band for tribute nights and shows. We augment up to a 17 piece. Available with 3 and 6 Horns for the likes of Sinatra, (examples below) Also available, The Blues Brothers, Elvis, Tom Jones to name a few.

Sinatra Swinging Sensations (Available with 3-6 Horns)

All Of Me Swing Easy (Nelson Riddle) Bb

All The Way All The Way (Nelson Riddle) Db

All The Way Duets (with Celine Dion) A/C

Almost Like Being In Love Come Swing With Me (Billy May) Ab

The Best Is Yet To Come It Might As Well Be Swing (Basie) Ab

Fly Me To The Moon It Might As Well Be Swing (Basie) C

Fly Me To The Moon Sinatra At The Sands (Quincy/Basie) C

For Once In My Life My Way (Don Costa) Bb

Here’s To The Losers Softly As I Leave You (Marty Paich) F

I Wish You Love It Might As Well Be Swing (Basie) Eb

I’ll Be Seeing You Frank Sinatra & The Tommy Dorsey Orch. D

In The Wee Small Hours (Of The Morning) In The Wee Small Hours (Nelson Riddle) C

They Can’t Take That Away From Me Songs For Young Lovers (Nelson Riddle) D

The Way You Look Tonight Academy Award Winners (Nelson Riddle) Eb

What Is This Thing Called Love In The Wee Small Hours (Nelson Riddle) A

You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To A Swingin’ Affair! (Nelson Riddle) F#m

You Make Me Feel So Young Songs For Swingin’ Lovers (Riddle) Ab

Other Sinatra Selections

All Or Nothing At All – Sinatra: Live At The Sands (’61) Am

Bad, Bad Leroy Brown – Some Nice Things I’ve Missed G

Begin The Beguine – I Only Have Eyes For You Bb

The Coffee Song – Ring-A-Ding! (Johnny Mandel) Bb

Come Dance With Me – Come Dance With Me (Billy May) Ab

Come Fly With Me – Sands (Quincy/Basie)(Intro in Ab, Song in Bb) Bb

Crap Game In New York – Guys & Dolls Bb

Downtown – Strangers In The Night (Ernie Freeman) F

Get Me To The Church On Time Sinatra At The Sands (Quincy/Basie) G

Goody Goody Sinatra & Swingin’ Brass (Mercer) A

Imagination Sinatra: Live At The Sands (’61) Db

I Get A Kick Out Of You Sinatra At The Sands (Quincy/Basie) Db

I Have Dreamed Live In Las Vegas Bb

I Only Have Eyes For You I Only Have Eyes For You F

It Was A Very Good Year Sinatra At The Sands (Quincy/Basie) Dm

I’ve Got A Crush On You Sinatra At The Sands (Quincy/Basie) F

I’ve Got The World On A String This Is Sinatra! (Nelson Riddle) D

I Wanna Be Around Sinatra-Basie (Basie) Ab

L.A. Is My Lady LA Is My Lady Bb

Let Me Try Agan Ole Blue Eyes Is Back F

Love Is (The Tender Trap) Sinatra-Basie (Basie) F

Love Me Tender/Witchcraft Duet With Elvis Presley F

Luck Be A Lady Sinatra At The Sands or Live In Las Vegas Db

Mack The Knife LA Is My Lady G

Me & My Shadow Sammy Davis Jr. At The Cocoanut Grove D

New York, New York Sinatra Reprise (Don Costa) D

Nice Work If You Can Get It Sinatra-Basie (Basie) G

The One I Love (Belongs To Somebody.) Sinatra: Live At The Sands (’61) F

Please Be Kind Sinatra-Basie (Basie) C

The September Of My Years Sinatra At The Sands (Quincy/Basie) G

The Shadow Of Your Smile Sinatra At The Sands (Quincy/Basie) F

Where Or When Sinatra At The Sands (Quincy/Basie) Eb

Without A Song I Remember Tommy C

You Do Something To Me Sinatra’s Swinging Session! D

Hiring the FUNK ‘N‘ SOUL complete package is a great way to save money, time and stress at your event, avoiding the need for multiple sound systems, onsite technicians and additional performance acts!

For more information or to guarantee FUNK ‘N’ SOUL for your next event.

Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices

9 musicians

Performance duration

Price

Up to 1 hour

£2600

Up to 2 hours

£2750

Up to 3 hours

£2950

Reviews

1 verified review

From customers:

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Laura T, 10 months ago

Where to even start?! WOW! We're honestly all still buzzing! What a night we all had on Saturday! Honestly, it was so, so special for us and you guys were the biggest part of that. I knew you were going to be amazing but you were amazing AND THEN SOME! It's so lovely to hear that you were all loving life too - that means a lot! I just can't thank you enough personally for all of your help and advice in the lead up to the party - you've been so helpful, accommodating and reassuring the whole time and just been so nice to be in touch with! It's been such a pleasure! And again on the day you were a complete star and took so much work away from us as we literally didn't have to worry about you guys - you had it all in hand, even the clearing up - naughty! Haha! Please pass on our sincere thanks to Dale and the whole band who are all so super talented, and so super fun! They absolutely made our night! I had high expectations and they smashed them! I have to give a shout out to our singers (Dee and Mel was it?!), I mean how incredible were they?! So much charisma and sass- I think I'm actually obsessed with them haha! Not forgetting the Swing Singer and Quartet you also provided. Amazing! Thanks for making it such a special night for us and our guests - you knocked all of our socks off! We will absolutely be recommending you to anyone and everyone (!) and wouldn't hesitate to book you guys again for any future event that we're having. You should all be so proud of the overall package you provide as a band - it's unique and it's special. THANK YOU for everything. I'm so sad this is all over so let's just say, until the next time...! 😊 All the very best, xx

Laura T, 1 year ago

"Where to even start?! WOW! We're honestly all still buzzing! What a night we all had on Saturday! Honestly, it was so, so special for us and you guys were the biggest part of that. I knew you were going to be amazing but you were amazing AND THEN SOME! It's so lovely to hear that you were all loving life too - that means a lot! I just can't thank you enough personally for all of your help and advice in the lead up to the party - you've been so helpful, accommodating and reassuring the whole time and just been so nice to be in touch with! It's been such a pleasure! And again on the day you were a complete star and took so much work away from us as we literally didn't have to worry about you guys - you had it all in hand, even the clearing up - naughty! Haha! Please pass on our sincere thanks to Dale and the whole band who are all so super talented, and so super fun! They absolutely made our night! I had high expectations and they smashed them! I have to give a shout out to our singers (Dee and Mel was it?!), I mean how incredible were they?! So much charisma and sass- I think I'm actually obsessed with them haha! Not forgetting the Swing Singer and Quartet you also provided. Amazing! Thanks for making it such a special night for us and our guests - you knocked all of our socks off! We will absolutely be recommending you to anyone and everyone (!) and wouldn't hesitate to book you guys again for any future event that we're having. You should all be so proud of the overall package you provide as a band - it's unique and it's special. THANK YOU for everything. I'm so sad this is all over so let's just say, until the next time...! 😊 All the very best, xx

Lesley X, 1 year ago

Having recently been involved in organising a big birthday one of our family members. I can wholeheartedly recommend Funk'N'Soul, Our party was a great success and a large part of that was down to the great music provided by the band and DJ service. This is a large band of very accomplished musicians with great arrangements and showmanship thank you Funk'N'Soul.

Royal C, 1 year ago

Hi Samantha & Funk'N'Soul, Thank you so much you were a pleasure to work with, we loved having you. We will certainly keep you in mind for anyone looking for the WOW factor

Beccy E, 1 year ago

It was lovely to meet you all. The whole band were amazing, had such an amazing time. xx

Tina A, 1 year ago

Just the best!

Sara L, 1 year ago

Just wanted to say that you were all amazing at Kirsty & Andrews Stone's wedding. xx

Dave B, 1 year ago

As usual the band were fab and it was a great night.

Hannah H, 1 year ago

Lovely people. Amazing band. Highly recommend. Thank you.

Phil Y, 1 year ago

What a great band!

Katty B, 1 year ago

Absolutely fabulous! Thank you xx

Sian R, 1 year ago

So much fun with these guys last night. The party was a blast, everyone was on the dance floor, the band are so entertaining. Thank you

Theatre W, 2 years ago

Manager, Theatre Royal Windsor; George Michael tribute Band has to be one of the best acts and shows we have had in this theatre for a few years, so authentic and highly energetic with great vocals, backing vocalists and a great band, the audience was up dancing from the very first song right through till the end of the show, these guys will be back for sure.

Amena S, 2 years ago

Such an amazing band at our wedding in Portmeirion, our guests kept asking us how we found you and we told them my mother in law had seen you play at a wedding before. If you are thinking of booking Funk'N'Soul, do not hesitate as not only are they extremely talented but they made everyone's night because of how entertaining and friendly they were. Thanks again, Amena and Paul x

Tarren C, 2 years ago

I saw the guys at a wedding on saturday..absolutely brilliant..kept the crowd going all night..very engaging...best live band i've ever seen..would definitely recommend..I hope i get to see u again!

James X, 2 years ago

A thanks from the weekend.. Just wanted to send a quick message to say thank you so much. You were absolutely amazing, you totally made the evening. So many guests came up to me and said how great the band were. Everyone had a blast. The music choices were so good, and the vibe of the band coming into the crowd and getting involved was fantastic. Cheers!

Hannah W, 2 years ago

Dear Samantha and Dale, Thank you so much to you and Funk'N'Soul, for your fantastic set at our wedding. You really did make the party everyone was raving about you. And the dance floor was full all night! It was a wonderful day and we are so grateful that you were a part of it thanks again.

Deirdre M, 2 years ago

These guys performed at my friend's wedding last month and they were fabulous! Couldn't recommend them more! So much fun!

Donna D, 2 years ago

Excellent band!! Had the pleasure of seeing this band at a party on Saturday have to say...one of the best bands we've seen!! Everybody thoroughly enjoyed themseves. Singers were amazing and the band was just fab!!! Would highly recommend.

Sue H, 2 years ago

Had a fabulous time singing and dancing the night away to this amazing band. 5* performance - would highly recommend these guys ....it was a great night

Frances S, 2 years ago

Thank you so much Funk'N'Soul' Function Band and Samantha Gibson. Please thank all the band and crew for us, we had an amazing day and the music was fantastic from start to finish. Thanks for all the photos and video too! x

Beth B, 2 years ago

Funk'N'Soul were absolutely amazing at our wedding last night. Not only are they super talented musicians but they also put on a fantastic show. The dance floor was packed all night. I would highly recommend for any occasion.

Kevin P, 2 years ago

I will definitely recommend you lot. Fantastic stuff :)

Alison D, 2 years ago

You guys were great. You made the perfect end to a perfect day.

Paul 4, 2 years ago

Love it !! Another awesome FunkNSoul gig 🎶💃🎤

Kevin P, 2 years ago

Photographed this extremely talented, but ever so slightly, crazy bunch yesterday. 😂 If you are looking for a great live funk/soul band for your wedding or other function this lot are hard to beat. Very highly recommended. It was a pleasure. Hope to meet you and the amazing band very soon xx

Yvonne H, 2 years ago

Fabulous news on the award and so richly deserved. You all work so hard and give 6* entertainment.

Melanie Y, 2 years ago

They are the best. Well deserved award. Congratulations.

Sue H, 2 years ago

Amazing band..... Fully deserve the accolades.

Helen B, 2 years ago

Just had a fantastic night celebrating Fiona Gibson's sixtieth. We all thoroughly enjoyed Funk'N'Soul. Thank you to all. xx

Natalie D, 3 years ago

"Well, Dale, and Funk’N’Soul boys, what can I say except a MASSIVE thank you to you all for such a successful Christmas! That has to be the BEST entertainment that I have experienced in 17 years of working in the hospitality industry. The band’s energy and professionalism is second to none and each individual member made the party nights a complete success. Our feedback is fantastic and you should be immensely proud of this. " Natalie Howson Events Manager 3aaa County Cricket Ground Derbyshire,

Kate B, 3 years ago

We had the most amazing and magical day. It was overwhelming to be surrounded by people who we love and who had all gone to huge effort to celebrate with us especially so close to Christmas. You all made the day amazing! There are so many people to thank for all of their help on the lead up, on the day and afterwards. Thanks to Funk'N'Soul, for being a fabulous band and getting everyone dancing Xx

Libby A, 3 years ago

Thank you so much Funk'N'Soul, for performing at our wedding - we had such a great time dancing and so many of our guests commented on how incredible the band was. In fact, one couple I know have already been in touch with you about their wedding next year, and another I know are hoping to ask you to perform at another party too! The quality of the musicianship was absolutely fantastic and the guys were so great at getting everyone involved.

Graham R, 3 years ago

Guys you were amazing last night, a truly wonderful performance, great job, love it!!

Executive G, 3 years ago

Dale Gibson offered Funk’N’Soul, with the complete package for our wedding day. Paul (DJ) helpfully came and set up the stage and large kit the day before and arrived in plenty of time on the day to complete setting up which was a real comfort for us with our wedding being at our own home grounds rather than at a venue. The jazz trio who played for us in the afternoon were wonderful and played appropriate and tasteful music with little direction from us during our drinks and canape reception. Paul was on hand all day and was particularly helpful during our speeches by testing and handing out the microphones that he provided when required. He also helped one of our guests perform an unplanned performance of ‘Don’t stop me now’ which was absolutely brilliant. Funk’N’Soul learnt and played ‘So Amazing’ for the first time for our first dance and it really was 'So Amazing'! They played two sets, which once again were appropriate and fun with no direction or prompting from us, and kept the dance floor full and lively all night. The band were very accommodating to our timings slipping during the day resulting in them starting their first set 2 hours later than planned. The DJ and his assistant played until nearly 4am, playing numerous song requests and accommodating an unplanned karaoke session. Paul also helped Alanna lock up the marquee etc. once guests left at roughly 5am, certainly taking customer service to another level. We will certainly be booking Funk’N’Soul and Paul for future events!” Matthew and Alanna Lymn Rose

Heather J, 3 years ago

Thank you for a great night last night! Really enjoyed it!

Paul 4, 3 years ago

"Another amazing wedding event last night with the fabulous Funk'N'Soul, Lee and Kate's first dance 'You Send Me' Gregory Porter. Performed for the first time by the band went down a treat to the surprised Bride. Guest trumpet player for the evening, the hugely talented, and very nice guy...... Bryan Corbett 🎺 Brand New Heavies.

Lee M, 3 years ago

Thank you!!! Was a brilliant day and Funk'N'Soul, were the icing on the cake! Thanks Lee.

Yvonne R, 3 years ago

Speechless, It was brilliant!

Adam H, 3 years ago

I Can't wait to see you guys play again at my friends wedding in august 2017 🎤🎷🎸💃

Yvonne R, 3 years ago

Said "Hear hear..." On our Facebook page using this quote by Musicians Unite. "Performing live will always be the benchmark to truly see the ability of Musicians or Band. You can't cut and paste or do 1000 takes. It is just you and the audience. You are either good or not good. No matter how great your recordings are if you can't pull your music off live it really doesn't matter then.

Michelle C, 3 years ago

Best wedding ever.....although I'm slightly biased. You guys were so awesome, people are STILL commenting about you!

Matt R, 3 years ago

Coming from an incredible musician.. "If You're looking for a Mega Function Band with the emphasis on FUNK! please check this band out!" Thanks, Matt Ratcliffe ❤🎶

Phil L, 3 years ago

Coming from a fantastic fellow musician. "Enjoyed many years on the road with Dale Gibson, as trumpet player with the Drifters, the legend that was Johnny Moore, always said that Dale, was one of the best players he ever worked with here or Stateside!

Rachel B, 3 years ago

Just got back from Lee and Kate's wedding where you performed tonight. You were brilliant; absolutely fantastic singing, playing and entertaining. Thank you.

Karen H, 3 years ago

You were fab last night at Kate & Lee's wedding! Even my 8 year old daughter thought u were pretty cool! 😎

Melanie Y, 3 years ago

Amazing band I love to listen to them. I have heard them live. They are an amazing band. I could listen to them all day long.

Kristen F, 3 years ago

Brilliant tunes last night at Kate & Lee's wedding. Kept me dancing way beyond what my feet could endure. Not just a band but a whole entertainment package. You signed, sealed and delivered for sure.

Geraldine W, 3 years ago

Funk'N'Soul were brilliant!

Paul B, 3 years ago

Great band - great guitarist! :-) Geoff

Jacqui T, 3 years ago

Fabulous night and what a band. If you ever get the chance to book Funk’N’Soul’ function band, then do it. They are brilliant!

Shirley T, 3 years ago

Well, what can I say but wow! Thank you for entertaining a full dance floor all night long. Big thanks Funk’N’Soul, you wowed everybody with the professional music, PA and lighting effects. So many texts and phone calls thanking us for a memorable night – fantastic, thank you thank you.

When Funk’N’Soul started with “Pick Up the Pieces” my jaw dropped and I couldn’t find it for the remainder of the performance! It’s great to see a band where the instruments are not in the way, instead they complement the musicians. Vocal was outstanding too… from Prince to Brown… and with such energy. Phenomenal! It was a pleasure being in the audience. Thank you.

Donna W, 5 years ago

Thank you for performing at Stanford Hall for our wedding. You definitely kept people going all night. A number of our guests have asked us for your details so you clearly impressed everyone! Thank you for also playing “Midnight Train To Georgia”. You made our celebration party very special indeed… thank you!

Sarah R, 5 years ago

Absolutely recommend! I’ve heard the band for over four years and the wide genres covered, the music and tribute acts are so professional. The talented musicians deserve every penny and more. There’s nothing like a live band and these guys are Tip Top! I'm having them for my wedding Jan 2016.

Sarah W, 6 years ago

I have been inundated with thanks for organising such a wonderful band for our party last Saturday night. Everyone had a thoroughly good evening and we were very impressed with you all. Can you please pass our thanks on to all your guys but the singer has had a special mention, he was fantastic! It was nice to finally meet you too. Thanks again until next year!